Andrea dos Santos releases novel inspired by Franciscan pilgrimage in Ceará

Writer and journalist Andrea dos Santos has released the novel “Promessas à Luz da Romaria”, a work inspired by her 30 years of observing the Festa de São Francisco das Chagas in Canindé, Ceará.

Considered the largest Franciscan pilgrimage in the Americas, the event serves as the backdrop for the story of Francisco and Joana. The narrative follows the couple and their children, Luíza and Antônio, as they navigate life's adversities and the challenges of prolonged droughts through their devotion to Saint Francis of Assisi.

The book aims to capture the cultural and religious singularities of the region, documenting local customs, the atmosphere of processions, and the transmission of values across generations.